Adjusting the drive belt | Husqvarna SG13A, SG13, SG13/968999353

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Adjusting the drive belt

1.Remove the belt guard by removing the three acorn nuts and lockwashers on the front of the belt guard.

WARNING!

Prevent the engine from being started by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug.

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2.Check that the belt is properly tensioned by squeezing the belt together. It should be possible to squeeze the belt down about 1/4 - 3/8” (6 - 10 mm) from the original position.

3.Loosen screws holding cover plate to belt guard backing plate.

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	COVER PLATE
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4. Undo the four screws (A) on the cutting shroud.

5. Loosen the locking nuts (B) on the tension bolts.

6. Turn the tension bolts (C) counter-clockwise to loosen the belt or clockwise to tighten it.

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Husqvarna SG13A, SG13, SG13/968999353 manual Adjusting the drive belt

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Operator’s Manual Models Manual no REV 12/01/05 Husqvarna All Rights Reserved Printed Beatrice, Nebraska Table of Contents Introduction Symbols and Decals Decals and machine-bound instructions Location of decals Translation of instructions Decal Important informationDecal Safety Instructions General use Safety Instructions Preparations Operating Movement/Transport StorageChildren Fuel system Maintenance Protective Equipment Personal equipment SET-UP Equipment set-up Hair PIN Engine Throttle Control Lever Throttle Cable Controls PresentationMain components and operating controls Engine Throttle12 11 Starter Starter handleFuel valve Choke control Spark plug MufflerOil dipstick Oil drainage Fuel tank FuelingCentrifugal clutch Dead man’s grip bar On/Off Engine switch on the panel Adjustment bar for the handleBrake Never operate a machine with a defective brake Operation Starting the engine Engine switch on the handle Dead man’s grip barStarter handle Engine switch Normal shutdownShutdown in emergency situations Brake Before you start Using your stump grinder 8011-202chg Shut off the machine when you are done Operating on hillsTransport Maintenance Maintenance schedule Cleaning the cyclone filter Replacing the air filter Cleaning the sludge reservoir Idle adjustment Ignition system Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Adjusting the drive belt Disassembling and reassembling the blade, pockets and teeth Removing and refitting the wheels Adjusting the brake Cleaning and washingTwo minute rule Lubrication Engine oil Checking the engine’s oil level Right wheel Throttle cable Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Problem Possible solutions Service StorageWinter storage Technical Data Model Wiring Diagram Service Journal Delivery service Service Journal